Yesterday was a day of contrasts. I woke up to news of death, violence, and division, and many hours later, I went to bed after having experienced excitement, pride, and unity. Let me explain . . . The first news headline I saw yesterday morning read, “Rapper Takeoff Killed in …
I’ve been waiting to write about the recent sentences given to Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan—the three men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery. Partly because this horrific crime affected me so much, and it hurts to be reminded of why these three men have been on trial. …
My heart raced as I awaited the verdict. I had purposely not watched any part of the Derek Chauvin trial because I had watched every day of George Zimmerman’s. I remember the nausea curling in my stomach as I heard the words not guilty. I remember the disbelief, and the …
I debated about posting a social media tribute to DMX after hearing about his passing last week. Although his music and movies were part of my childhood, I didn’t want to be ingenuine. As a 90s baby, I grew up hearing my older cousins blast DMX’s songs, and I had …
This past Sunday, I attended a church where the praise and worship leader said, “I want to sing this song over you.” She proceeded to sing It’s Okay by Chandler Moore. The lyrics struck a chord in my heart as she sang. They weren’t the typical words of adoration and …
A few weeks ago, I met this fabulous older black woman while waiting in the restroom line at DFW airport. She had on a long dress with heels (panty hose, of course!) and a serious fur vest that tied her look together. But what stood out to me the most …
